February 23, 2009

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Bill Clinton will host a March 11th fundraiser in Manhattan for his wife's successor Kirsten Gillibrand -- the first indication that the Clintons are explicitly supporting the rookie senator, according to an E-mail sent to Gillibrand donors.

I am honored to announce that on March 11th, President Clinton will headline a fundraising reception in support of my 2010 Senate election. Both Secretary of State Clinton and President Clinton embody the type of leadership I hope to bring to the State of New York, and President Clinton's willingness to show his early support for my candidacy could not mean more to me.

President Clinton recognizes that this election will require an early and sustained effort to build the resources necessary to run a statewide campaign in New York.

I hope you can join us on March 11th as we start building a robust campaign organization that can bring our message to every corner of New York.

Over the next two years I will bring strong and effective leadership to the U.S. Senate. New Yorkers deserve a progressive, principled advocate for their concerns. This is the kind of leader I was in Congress and this is thend of senator I will be. From fixing our economy and investing in renewable energy to fighting for New York's fair share and always protecting a woman's right to choose -- I'm a public servant New York Democrats can be proud of.

Thank you for your support! I look forward to each day as an opportunity to fight for all New Yorkers. Your questions, guidance, and suggestions make me a better advocate for you and for the State.
Again, I hope to see you March 11th. Thank you for your friendship and support.

I find it amazing how many New Yorkers can feel so righteous with Kirsten Gillibrand over her more conservative positions, but yet they don't seem to mind it when Charlie Rangel neglects to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes! Talk about hypocrites.

Of course, he will do a fundraiser for her...They needed to have someone in there that would not outshine her!!!
A Kennedy would NEVER DO--Too much starpower and honesty!
Gilly and Paterson will pay for this in 2010..as will the clintons!

Attacks from the left are doomed to fail. Gillibrand is too tough and skilled to be taken out. And she's far too centrist to be challenged from the right, in New York. Unless she stumbles, she has a long career ahead of her.

Like Hillary Clinton, Kirsten Gillibrand is smart, funny, caring and tough. Like Clinton, Gillibrand is reaching out to her new constituents and listening to their issues and needs. And like Hillary Clinton, Gillibrand is determined to be the strongest possible advocate for all New Yorkers.
While we had a number of highly qualified contestants for the seat, we were fortunate that Governor Paterson chose Gillibrand, a position that is shared as more New Yorkers get to know Kirsten.
The March 11 event with Bill Clinton will be a wonderful evening and a terrific chance to support Kirsten as our new senator.